Harwich brothers face charges in stabbing, home invasion

Two Harwich brothers were arrested early this morning after going on an alleged crime spree that began with a stabbing in Yarmouth followed by a home invasion in Dennis a few hours later, according to Dennis police.

DENNIS - Two Harwich brothers were arrested early this morning after going on an alleged crime spree that began with a stabbing in West Yarmouth followed by a home invasion in East Dennis a few hours later, according to Dennis police.

On Thursday around 9 p.m. two people were taken to Cape Cod Hospital after being attacked at a duplex on Courtland Way. One of the victims was stabbed, according to a Yarmouth fire official.

Yarmouth police suspected Matthew and Ryan Tottenham, both 25, in connection with the stabbing.

Then, at 12:30 a.m. today, the Dennis police received a 911 cellphone call for a domestic in East Dennis, according to a Dennis police press release.

Officers arrived at the home and found the front door had been kicked in, the release said. Police determined the Tottenham brothers were allegedly involved but they had left before police arrived.

Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Yarmouth and the state police set out on a search for the brothers. They were found and arrested after a three-hour hunt, police stated.

Dennis police are charging Matthew Tottenham with breaking and entering and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

The Yarmouth Police Department are charging the brothers with home invasion and assault and battery with intent to murder (stabbing).